Mike Budenholzer Out After One Season Amid Tensions with Devin Booker

In a stunning turn of events, the Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season at the helm. According to The Athletic’s Doug Haller, Sam Amick, and Fred Katz, the decision stemmed largely from a fractured relationship between Budenholzer and the team’s star player, Devin Booker.

Sources revealed that Budenholzer’s “contentious relationship” with the four-time All-Star—along with ongoing friction with other key players—created a toxic dynamic within the locker room. Internally, this disconnect was viewed as a serious concern and ultimately led to the team’s decision to move in a different direction.

This developing story will be updated with deeper insights and analysis as more information becomes available.

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